Directives

The Directive 2002/91/EC on the energy performance of buildings

Article 1 Objective

The objective of this Directive is to promote the improvement of the energy performance of buildings within the Community, taking into account outdoor climatic and local conditions, as well as indoor climate requirements and cost-effectiveness.

This Directive lays down requirements as regards:

• (a) the general framework for a methodology of calculation of the integrated energy performance of buildings;
• (b) the application of minimum requirements on the energy performance of new buildings;
• (c) the application of minimum requirements on the energy performance of large existing buildings that are subject to major renovation;
• (d) energy certification of buildings;